Mental Health Therapist / Team Lead / CST

Mental Health Therapist / Team Lead / CST

Mental Health Therapist / Team Lead / CST

locations

Wilson, NC

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

R50809

We are hiring for:

Mental Health Therapist / Team Lead / CST

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

Serves as the primary contact and coordinator of services supporting individuals with Mental Health or Substance Use Issues for a CST team. Community based services are required. Coordinates and monitors the array of services and supports identified in each person's Person Centered Plan. These interventions are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and achievement of the highest level of functioning in the community. Supervision is provided according to supervision requirements. Supervises and directs the work of others to provide quality services.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000

Responsibilities:

Supervision of an interdisciplinary team of professionals providing services in the community

Providing evidence-based individual therapy in a variety of settings

Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the treatment team, the individual, natural supports, guardians, local agencies and the community

Minimizing the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with the individual's daily living and personal development

Supporting the team in providing the individual the development of various skill-building activities, including daily and community living skills, socialization skills, adaptation skills, and behavior and anger management

Overseeing and participating in a first responder on-call system available to individuals served by the team and/or their natural support network

Requirements:

Graduate degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field

Valid licensure to provide mental/behavioral healthcare in the state of North Carolina or Associate license that will be fully licensed within 30 months

Licenses include LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT (or relevant associate level license)

Minimum 1 year experience working with individuals with behavioral health issues

Employee supervisory experience strongly preferred

Valid driver's license, auto insurance.

Pre-employment screening:

Complete criminal background

Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)

Drug testing

Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.

Proof of employment history or references (if required)

Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!

Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!

Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)

Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial

Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)

Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits